The Advisory Note was developed in collaboration with CARFAC National and the Indigenous Editors Association to recommend minimum rates and best practices for compensating Elders and Knowledge Keepers who share their time, knowledge, and cultural guidance in the Visual Arts sector.

Mass Culture Grant Calendar

Welcome to the 2026-2027 rendition of Mass Culture‘s annual granting calendar. Here you will find links to the granting opportunities for artists and
arts organizations offered across Canada. These can be sorted by date, amount offered, province, and eligibility. This calendar was a collaborative effort on the part of many talented arts and culture workers across Canada.

Moved to Action: Activating UNDRIP in Canadian Museums A Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call

Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #67 named the Canadian Museums Association (CMA) to deliver a report and recommendations as part of a national review of museum policies and their relationship with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Legal Considerations for Indigenous Artists & Designers: An Introductory Guide

The Legal Considerations for Indigenous Artists & Designers: An Introductory Guide is a collaborative resource created by OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD), the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), CARFAC Ontario, and Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS).

Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts

CARFAC National offers the Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts to provide practical guidelines for respectful engagement with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis visual artists and communities.

A Culture of Exploitation: “Reconciliation” and the Institutions of Canadian Art

Yellowhead Institute is an Indigenous-led research and education centre based within the Faculty of Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University, known for generating critical policy perspectives such as its “A Culture of Exploitation: “Reconciliation” and the Institutions of Canadian Art” special report.

A 15-Point Guide: Standards of Achievement for the Relationship Between Indigenous Peoples & Cultural Institutions in Canada

Yellowhead Institute, an Indigenous-led research centre at Toronto Metropolitan University, advances First Nation policy through key publications like “A 15-Point Guide: Standards of Achievement for the Relationship Between Indigenous Peoples & Cultural Institutions in Canada”.

Virtual Resource Centre

The Virtual Resource Center is a database of searchable grants available to Indigenous artists, curators, and arts workers.

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ICCA Resources

2026 ICCA Curatorial Fee Schedule

2024 Proposed Protocol for Verifying Indigenous Identity

2022 Institutional Accountability Syllabus

2022 ICCA RNR Solidarity vs Performative Activism

2022 ICCA RNR Hiring vs. Investing

2022 ICCA RNR Best Practices vs Standard

2022 Community Membership Resources

2022 Community Membership Readings

Additional Resources

Advisory Note: Considerations and Minimum Fees for Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Helpers